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We considered it when our daughter was young. I probably could have done well through 4th grade. There is no way that I could have given her close to the quality of education that she is getting from Chicago Public Schools; I certainly could not have prepared her for a university education.

I was home-schooled (I spent about 4 years in public school in total - for the most part I was home-schooled.)

I had many more friends from various groups I was involved in during homeschooling than I had at public school. It's a complete misconception that home-schooled children do not socialize with other children.

I am undecided as to whether we will home-school. If we do not home-school we will be sending our kids to private school, as the public schools where I am are awful.

I was home schooled from sixth grade on because the busses didn't run right, and I loved it. We were involved in the home school association which had it's own band, choir, sports, you name it. The parents in the association got together, and parents would tutor other parent's children if it was necessary. Academically, I did great. I started college at 16 years old, graduated at 20 with a 4.0 gpa. Home schooling, when done properly can be wonderful. I and my siblings had a wonderful experience with it. However, it can be devastating to a child if done improperly. I know another family who "home schooled" their children. The children have about a 4th grade education and can't find good jobs because of their lack of education.